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A joint honours degree is the perfect choice for you if you want to study more than one subject. You can combine this course with one other joint honours course that is offered at our Derby Campus to create your own joint honours degree. Most students combine Architectural Design with Property Development.

You'll develop creative and technical architectural skills and an awareness of traditional and contemporary architectural design. The course is practical and largely studio-based. You'll learn about traditional design alongside the application of the latest digital technology in CAD (Computer Aided Design). During your first year you'll develop basic design skills and techniques. You'll complete a variety of projects using CAD as well as traditional drawing techniques.

In the final stage, you'll carry out an individual study of design and research to explore your potential as a creative designer. You'll be assessed in a variety of ways to help you develop your presentation and communication skills, which are essential for professional practice.

Five GCSEs at or above Grade C (or Grade 4), including Maths and English

Interview / Audition

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Portfolio

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September 2018 typical entry requirements

UCAS points

96-128* (up to 16 from AS-levels)

Specific requirements at A-level

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Specific requirements at GCSE

Five GCSEs at or above Grade C (or Grade 4), including Maths and English

Interview / Audition

N/A

Portfolio

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*The UCAS Points required for entry will depend on the subjects you choose to combine. The subject with the higher entry requirements will determine your offer.

Our entry requirements for this course should be read together with the University's general entry requirements, which details subjects we accept, alternative qualifications and what we're looking for at Derby.

UK/EU Students

Full-time students applying to start in September should apply for this course through UCAS or you can apply directly to the University for an undergraduate course if you’re not applying to any other UK university in the same year.

International students

Full-time students applying to start in September should apply for this course through UCAS or you can apply directly to the University for an undergraduate course if you’re not applying to any other UK university in the same year.

2018/19 Fees

During the course you will have the opportunity to partake in UK and European study trips. You will also have the opportunity to take a placement year (DPP). The majority of studio projects are based upon actual local sites which involve real life clients.

How you are assessed

You'll be assessed in a variety of ways to help you develop your presentation and communication skills, which are essential for professional practice.

Teaching hours

Like most universities, we operate extended teaching hours at the University of Derby, so contact time with your lecturers and tutors could be anytime between 9am and 9pm. Your timetable will usually be available on the website 24 hours after enrolment on to your course.

There's a real design and technical emphasis to this course, which will help you get into a professional architectural career. In particular, you'll develop digital skills which are highly appropriate to the contemporary architectural workplace.

If you combine this subject with Property Development and/or Business Management, you could start your own business or work in the practical side of property planning and designing. You can also study further to achieve membership of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists.